Region: Okayama Prefecture
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Usagiya Kurashiki Store, a Large Stationery Specialty Store, Marks 30 Years The Journey of a Stationery Specialty Store That Has Grown Alongside the Community
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Kurashiki Hakka The Revival of Mint Cultivation and the Challenge of Developing Natural Products
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Kojima Chamber of Commerce and Industry What kind of community development is the Kojima Chamber of Commerce and Industry pursuing to preserve the textile industry for the future?
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Saryo Cha Terrace A Japanese tea specialty shop illuminating the future of Okayama tea farms and tea drinkers
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Held on 2/12 (Thu) Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku 20th Anniversary Symposium: “The Ohara Family’s Contributions to Society” Learn about Kurashiki’s history at a free lecture series that has continued for 20 years and 200 sessions
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“Gather Round, Elementary Schoolers!”: Nakashima Elementary School Edition (aired December 20, 2025)Nakashima Elementary School has over 1,000 students! Take a look at their lively, well-balanced school life
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Kurabo Memorial Hall Also recognized as Japan Heritage, Kurabo’s corporate museum tells the story of Japan’s spinning industry and the history of Kurashiki
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HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC. Hatta Takeshi Sharing Kurashiki’s proud flat-yarn technology with many people and continuing to grow alongside the company (Kurashiki Work Stories Woven by Young People Vol. 7)
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Held on 2/8 (Sun) Children’s Welfare Equipment FESTIVAL: Expanding What’s Possible, the Future of Welfare A welfare event that supports each child’s “I want to!” and connects it to future possibilities
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A Valentine’s parfait packed with hearts and strawberries Available through February 14 at LUCIAS, a cafe with a white-themed interior
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Kurashiki City to begin paying a ¥20,000 “Child-Rearing Support Allowance in Response to Rising Prices” per child from age 0 through high school age starting in late February 2026
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“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” Toyosu Elementary School Edition (Aired December 13, 2025) Creating a joyful school where everyone at Toyosu Elementary School works together, surrounded by abundant nature
